A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4119782 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4121710 epoch_slot_no: 17710 block_no: 4119605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4195 time: 2020-05-05 00:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0827494b73620847fcddbbd9d6740ee68853e971b308855404bc2e1e4697a88Block Operator
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